Facing our fears and pushing beyond our comfort zones are two awesome ways to be happier. But, so is acceptance. Sometimes that means just accepting what you’re afraid of or what you’re struggling with and staying the hell away from it for the moment.

You want to be happy. You want to be grateful. You want to be authentic and courageous. But you also have stuff to do. You have bills to pay, chores to get done, relationships to juggle, and a to-do list that seems as never-ending as the laundry pile. It’s easy for happiness and personal growth […]